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Offensive sign, what can I do?

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 10:10

Hi, I have never really been in this section before but I came across a ridiculous half naked woman sign yesterday advertising a scrapyard and would love to do something about it but I'm not sure where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Should I just write them a letter? I have a feeling that won't do much though.Thanks.

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strongandlong · 04/11/2014 11:02

Oh no - they've had two rulings against them. Here's the one for this advert.

strongandlong · 04/11/2014 11:00

The ASA's adjudication is here. It looks like it's talking about a different advert:
A poster for a metal recycling service stated "DALTON METAL RECYCLING BROXBURN ... TOP PRICES PAID FOR SCRAP, COPPER, BRASS, LEAD, CARS...". On either side of the text was an image of a woman from the waist down wearing only knickers and high heels.

InfinitySeven · 04/11/2014 10:59

Complain to Advertising Standards again - they won't be pleased that their ban has been ignored and the image hasn't been taken down.

I'd also alert them to the "Advertising" page which shows that they are very aware that the ad has been banned.

strongandlong · 04/11/2014 10:57

FFS. Their website says these ads were banned by the ASA more than 3 years ago! Clearly not very effectively. Angry

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 10:57

here's an article

So if they're banned then why still visible I wonder??

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 10:56

And on their website it says their ads are banned!

Go to about us.

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 10:55

Ah no! It's Dalton Metals. here

Lones80 · 04/11/2014 10:54

That's the one! I was going to stop next time I saw it and get a picture. I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds it offensive.

I suppose we could email the company, but not sure what to try if that doesn't work.

ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 10:54

Advertising standards would be your first port of call I think. It looks foreign though.

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AndThisIsTrue · 04/11/2014 10:52

Yes its in Edinburgh Lones! I will see if I can add the picture I took. It is on the side of a lorry in their yard being used as an advert.

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Lones80 · 04/11/2014 10:50

Is it in Edinburgh? I saw a lorry in a metal scrapyard with a half naked lady on the side. I want to complain but not sure the best way to do it.

Mel0Drama · 04/11/2014 10:46

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ClawHandsIfYouBelieveInFreaks · 04/11/2014 10:31

Where did you see the sign? Need to know more details.

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